What's the goal?
We’re on a mission to double Alberta’s tourism economy by 2035 by unlocking untapped potential high potential destinations.
How will we achieve it?
By expanding tourism demand across more regions and seasons, we can cultivate new growth opportunities beyond Alberta's most established destinations.
Areas of focus
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ZONES
Following extensive research and engagement, we identified 10 high-potential Tourism Development Zones (TDZs) primed for growth over the next decade. We carefully assessed each of the TDZs and have the intelligence and connections to equip you to make an informed investment decision.
ALL-SEASON RESORTS
All-season resorts are a cornerstone of Alberta's tourism development strategy, creating year-round destinations that attract visitors, extend stays, and increase visitor spending.
Tourism Development Zones
Explore Alberta’s Tourism Development Zones (TDZs), the ten areas we’ve identified through extensive research as having high growth potential.
- Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
- Northern Rockies
- Northeast Lakelands
- David Thompson
- Olds to Lacombe
- Cochrane to Sundre
- Canadian Badlands
- Foothills
- Lethbridge to Medicine Hat
- Southern Rockies
Spotlight TDZs are established destinations with proven demand and growth potential in the near-to-medium term.
Up-and-coming TDZs include growth opportunities in the medium-to-long term with room to grow.
Explore the Tourism Development Zones
Spotlight destinations
Major growth potential, local leadership, and unexplored opportunities—these are established destinations where you can make your mark in Alberta.
These areas have medium to long-term potential, with plenty of future growth opportunities. Be one of the first to tap into the potential of Alberta’s up-and-coming tourism destinations.
All-season resorts
A once-in-a-generation opportunity to build all-season resorts in Alberta’s Rockies. The Government of Alberta has carefully identified its first All-Season Resort Areas. Applications can now can be made to create or develop resorts in these beautiful spots in Alberta.
Our Investor Concierge is here to help
Ready to explore Alberta’s possibilities? Our Investor Concierge has the expertise you need.
